Press release GELITA AG, September 17, 2015
GELITA announces new study results that raise hope for millions of elderly people
Resistance exercise and specific collagen peptides
fight Sarcopenia
A new clinical study published in the “British Journal of Nutrition” raises hope:
in combination with resistance training specific collagen peptides developed
by GELITA, the world’s leading expert for collagen science and clinical
research, significantly increase muscle mass and strength and decrease fat
mass. A steady loss of lean muscle mass along with fat mass increase, a
condition known as sarcopenia, is one of the hallmarks of aging that always
goes hand in hand with a loss of strength and mobility. Concerning
demographic change sarcopenia poses a serious health problem to our aging
society.
Sarcopenia affects millions of aging adults. It not only reduces mobility, but also
increases the risk for elderly falling. Thus it is not only one of the greatest long-term
threats to our ability to live healthy and independently, but also places an ever
greater burden on our health care system. To fight sarcopenia GELITA, the world’s
leading collagen protein expert and solution provider for health and nutrition issues,
has developed specific bioactive collagen peptides named BODYBALANCETM. Now
a double blind placebo controlled study was performed at the Institute of Sports and
Sports Science at the University of Freiburg, Germany, that included 60 sarcopenic
men aged 65 and older, with a mean age of 72 years. It is the first study that
investigates the effects of collagen peptides on body composition and muscle
strength.
Two comparison groups
The participants were divided into two groups. During the twelve weeks study time,
both groups underwent the same guided resistance training program, with three
sessions per week. One group was daily supplemented with placebo, the other with
BODYBALANCE™ collagen peptides: 15 gram given in powder form dissolved in 250
ml water. The participants drank the solution within one hour after the training. The
training was exercised on fitness devices such as pull down, leg press, bench press
and back press.
Increased benefits thanks to specific collagen peptides
The main finding of the present study is that specific collagen peptides further
increased the benefits of the resistance training in elderly people with sarcopenia.
Compared with placebo, participants in the collagen-supplemented group showed a
significant increase in fat-free mass (+4,2 kg compared to +2,9 kg) and muscle
strength (+16,5 Nm compared to +7,3 Nm), as well as a statistically significant
reduction in fat mass (-5,4 kg compared to -3,5 kg).
In conclusion, the study results demonstrate that the combination of resistance
exercise and specific collagen peptides supplementation is well suited to strengthen
muscular power and to fight and prevent sarcopenia.
Broad variety of product options
GELITA’s high quality collagen peptides BODYBALANCETM provides the industry
access to a market with high growth potential. The bioactive collagen peptides can be
used to develop innovative products such as beverages and shakes, bars, gels and
all kind of instant food like soups contributing to a healthy nutrition.
BODYBALANCETM is a purely natural product and non-allergenic and allow for clean
label products.
GELITA: Company Information:
GELITA is the leading company for manufacturing and marketing collagen proteins.
Coordinated from the headquarters in Eberbach, Germany, GELITA provides
customers around the world with products of the highest standard, comprehensive
technical expertise and sophisticated solutions. More than 20 sites and a global
expert network ensure that state-of-the-art know-how is always available for
customers. 140 years of experience in the field of collagen proteins are the basis of
GELITA’s performance. A strong requirement for innovation is the driving force of the
family-owned company that is continually looking for new solutions for food,
pharmaceutical, health & nutrition as well as for technical applications.
Within the range of collagen proteins, GELITA supplies collagen peptides with proven
body-stimulating capabilities, tailor-made gelatines and non- or partly- water soluble
collagens. This holistic range of products in combination with its vast experience in
developing solutions for different applications makes GELITA first choice for its
customers. In today’s landscape of highest consumer demands, manufacturers of
food products rely on natural, healthy, non-allergenic ingredients for their
developments. Collagen proteins from GELITA fulfill all of these requirements and
are foodstuffs in their own right (e.g. no E-number). They also possess a set of
unique technical and physiological properties.
Besides the traditional use of collagen proteins as natural stabilizers and emulsifiers
for countless products, they enable manufacturers to also add important healthful
properties. GELITA has intensified its research in developing solutions for physical
mobility, weight management and beauty from within.
Reference:
http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=9946260&fileId=
S0007114515002810
For further information please contact:
GELITA AG
Michael Teppner
Global Vice President Marketing & Communication
Tel: +49 (0) 6271 84 2190
Email: michael.teppner@gelita.com
www.gelita.com